Racial Disparities in Diagnosis and Management of Uterine Fibroids

Authors

Amy Nwaobasi, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Presentation Date

11-2-2022

Comments

Presentation: 43:30

Abstract

Objectives

• Briefly review different types of fibroids and pathophysiology
• Review of epidemiology
• Discuss the factors/theories contributing to these disparities
• Review treatment options and highlight disparities in surgical procedures and outcomes
• Explain the role of primary care physician in reducing these disparities

Recommended Citation

Nwaobasi, Amy, "Racial Disparities in Diagnosis and Management of Uterine Fibroids" (2022). Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds. Paper 549.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/fmlectures/549

Language

English